National Security: External Challenges

V Balachandran, one of the most respected intelligence officials in the country, assesses the national security challenges confronting the Manmohan Singh government in a three-part series exclusive......

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Russia and China on Saturday condemned the United States airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife. IMAGE: Smoke rises near Fort Tiuna during a full......

How Trump's Rules Are Killing American Tourism

'America has historically been a magnet for people who aren't from here.''That sort of thing -- the promise of opportunity, no matter what that looks like -- doesn't grow on trees.''It also happens......

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris toast at a lunch......

India revises proposed retaliatory duties against US

India has revised its proposal to impose retaliatory duties under the WTO (World Trade Organisation) norms against the US over American tariffs on steel and aluminium in view of the further hike in......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather,......

US retaliatory tariffs a major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports: GJEPC

The US retaliatory tariffs are a major setback for the Indian gems and jewellery exports, apex industry body GJEPC said on Thursday as it urged the government to take steps to secure the long-term......